What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Registered Nurse - Dr. Varghese position at Oklahoma Heart Hospital?
Join Our Team at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH)
ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At OHH, we believe that patient care is truly at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team members are involved in every step of our patients' journeys, bringing hope, compassion, and healing to both patients and their families. Together with our physicians and caregivers, we're shaping the future of heart care in Oklahoma by serving the state and leading the nation.
Why You'll Love Working Here:- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
Please note that benefits may vary by position, and some roles (like PRN, Flex, Float, etc.) may have exclusions. For eligible positions, benefits start on your first day!
We can't wait for you to join our heart-centered team!
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse provides quality and professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Under the supervision of the Clinic Nurse Director and Physician assess patient symptoms and communicate with physician regarding assessment.
Additional duties:
- Assist physician with in-office or out-of-town clinics. Prepare patient for physician by assessing vital signs, problems or concerns, medications, etc.
- Be able to assess patient problems, answer questions, refill prescriptions
- Communicate to physician regarding patient status
- Respond to incoming telephone calls and assist patients with questions or problems to ensure their health and safety as needed
- Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions per Physician instructions.
- Administer or assist with injections
- Assist with treadmill stress tests
- a) Monitor patient or arrhythmia, blood pressure, ECG changes, and report findings.Assist Medical Assistant with all duties as needed
- Schedule hospital procedures/admissions and diagnostic testing as necessary; Provide patient education
- Ensure pre-authorization of hospital admissions/procedures with insurance department.
- Assist with hospital/facility rounds as directed by physicia
- a) Gather chart data to communicate with respecting Physician
- b) Responsible for scribing within the presence of a physician discharge summaries and or progress notes. Document thoroughly and accurately.
- c) Communicate discharge information to the referring provider
- d) H&P - review with family members per Physician instruction
- e) Arrange follow-up testing and appointments as ordered.
- May give verbal or telephone orders as specifically directed respecting Physician
- Maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Post tests and examinations results
- Removal of chest tubes - for cardiovascular surgical teams only.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with current Oklahoma licensure. Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of continuous experience in a clinic setting. Cardiac experience preferred.
As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients' experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.
The Registered Nurse provides quality and professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Under the supervision of the Clinic Nurse Director and Physician assess patient symptoms and communicate with physician regarding assessment.
Additional duties:
- Assist physician with in-office or out-of-town clinics. Prepare patient for physician by assessing vital signs, problems or concerns, medications, etc.
- Be able to assess patient problems, answer questions, refill prescriptions
- Communicate to physician regarding patient status
- Respond to incoming telephone calls and assist patients with questions or problems to ensure their health and safety as needed
- Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions per Physician instructions.
- Administer or assist with injections
- Assist with treadmill stress tests
- a) Monitor patient or arrhythmia, blood pressure, ECG changes, and report findings.Assist Medical Assistant with all duties as needed
- Schedule hospital procedures/admissions and diagnostic testing as necessary; Provide patient education
- Ensure pre-authorization of hospital admissions/procedures with insurance department.
- Assist with hospital/facility rounds as directed by physicia
- a) Gather chart data to communicate with respecting Physician
- b) Responsible for scribing within the presence of a physician discharge summaries and or progress notes. Document thoroughly and accurately.
- c) Communicate discharge information to the referring provider
- d) H&P - review with family members per Physician instruction
- e) Arrange follow-up testing and appointments as ordered.
- May give verbal or telephone orders as specifically directed respecting Physician
- Maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Post tests and examinations results
- Removal of chest tubes - for cardiovascular surgical teams only.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with current Oklahoma licensure. Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of continuous experience in a clinic setting. Cardiac experience preferred.
As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients' experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.
Oklahoma Heart Hospital considers all qualified applicants regardless of protected status as defined by applicable law, including protected veteran or disability status. AA/EOE